Direction for the Future Army
Weapons and Equipment
Procure weapons and equipment to effectively with various threats in the future combat environment
Provide all-weather surveillance/reconnaissance capabilities to each echelon.
In order to procure all-weather surveillance capability that identifies the Center of Gravity (COG) of the enemy in the battlefield, a balanced acquisition of air and land imagery/signal gathering devices is needed as well as the development of sensors that will overcome obstacles such as forests, underground utility conduit and other types of barriers.
Develop long-range precision strike system.
Each echelon will be equipped with automated fire-control long-range precision strike and precision guided missiles systems to support deep operations. The development of special warheads and smart bombs will be developed to deal with various types of targets like fortified positions and tunnels. The development of support systems such as ammunition supply vehicles, will ensure effective operations.
Ensure multi-dimensional high-speed maneuver capabilities.
A command and control(C2) system will be developed to share the combat situation among personnel and units as well as integration surveillance, decision and strike systems in near-real time.
Develop a command and control(C2) system that integrates all functions of the battlefield.
A command and control(C2) system will be developed to share the combat situation among personnel and units as well as integration surveillance, decision and strike systems in near-real time.
Procure force protection systems and effective support systems.
A reliable monitoring and early warning system should be developed to detect enemy aircraft, missiles and NBC attacks; reliable protection and decontamination devices will also be procured. Combat Service Support systems such as medical, maintenance and transportation systems should be modernized continuously.
Develop weapon systems based on new concepts.
Technological superiority will be maintained through the development of new weapon systems currently at the conceptual level. This includes development of all-weather surveillance equipment that can be launched by artillery or dropped from aircraft; directional energy weapon systems that incapacitate the enemy's electronic devices and missiles; non-lethal weapons that can selectively destroy only critical targets with the minimum impact on civilians and the environment; unmanned vehicles that can surmount the spatial limits of operations; and other personal equipment enhanced with digital technology and communication systems.
